Should I buy, hold, or sell LBRT stock right now?

Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell — SELL) with 50/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 19x P/E (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is LBRT's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

LBRT's 12-month base price target is $14.15 (range $11.04 to $36.2), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$14.68 -13.03% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.31

Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $2.75B

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As of 2026-11-03, Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: LBRT) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $14.68 (-13.03% 1D, market cap $2.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, LBRT ranks #133 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Oilfield Services/Equipment), LBRT carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.2x, gross margin of 20.9%, and ROIC of 2.5%. By comparison, WTTR (Select Water Solutions Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E 130.0x, ROIC 2.1%, cap $2.73B) and NESR (National Energy Services Reunited Corp) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 42.3x, ROIC 7.5%, cap $2.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LBRT leads on earnings multiple (19.2x) while NESR leads on capital efficiency (7.5% ROIC).

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Per LBRT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001694028), Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) generated $4.01B in revenue (-7.2% YoY), $147.9M in net income, and $609.6M in free cash flow against $3.56B in total assets and $241.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.31 (-2.54%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 15.2% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 50/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LBRT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY LBRT SCORES 50/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 15.2% FCF Margin ($609.6M FCF) & 20.9% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C$19.11-13.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$16.58+2.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C-$16.94-13.3% Next Q

Current

Grade D$14.68-1.4% Hist 90D α

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While LBRT currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($18.61) and Max Pain ($15.41) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $36.20.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

44.330 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)

2.84>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

6 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE2% OF RANGE

L: $15$14.68H: $34

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (20.9% gross margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (60)

2.5% ROIC with 20.9% gross margin and 21.46% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

NEUTRAL (55)

Altman-Z 2.84 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (45)

18/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 9/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like LBRT

✓Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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LBRT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -56.73%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-11-03O $17.41H $17.41L $14.68C $14.68VOL 4.01M

RES: $17.60SUP: $14.24SMA50: $18.61SMA200: $24.71

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

12.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (LBRT vs. WTTR, NESR, WBI, XPRO)

Industry: Oilfield Services/Equipment (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) ranks #133 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #110 by equity capitalization ($2.75B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LBRT leads on earnings valuation at 19.2x trailing P/E, while NESR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.5% ROIC and 12.4% gross margin. XPRO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with LBRT at 50/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
LBRT ACTIVE Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A)	D	50/100	19.2x	20.9%	2.5%	-13.03%	$2.75B	Benchmark Subject
WTTR Select Water Solutions Inc. (Class A)	D	44/100	130.0x	14.4%	2.1%	-7.45%	$2.73B	/wttr-vs-lbrt →
NESR National Energy Services Reunited Corp	D+	52/100	42.3x	12.4%	7.5%	-1.59%	$2.15B	/nesr-vs-lbrt →
WBI WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC Representing Limited Liability Company Interests (Class A)	D+	53/100	—	27.1%	3.1%	-8.74%	$3.81B	/wbi-vs-lbrt →
XPRO Expro Ltd	D+	57/100	—	—	—	-8.05%	$1.96B	/xpro-vs-lbrt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001694028 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) reported GAAP revenue of $4.01B (-7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.32B , and -15.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $147.9M, operating cash flow of $609.6M, and free cash flow of $609.6M (-26.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, LBRT closed FY2025 with $3.56B in total assets against $241.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.84, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$4.01B	$147.9M	$609.6M	$609.6M	$3.56B	$241.5M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$4.32B	$316.0M	$829.4M	$829.4M	$3.30B	$190.5M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$4.75B	$556.3M	$1.01B	$1.01B	—	—

3. LBRT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LBRT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does LBRT compare to WTTR and NESR in the Energy sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LBRT?

Where is LBRT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LBRT last traded at $14.68 (-13.03% on volume of 4,634,128 shares), positioning the stock -21.12% below its 50-day simple moving average ($18.61) and -40.59% below its 200-day simple moving average ($24.71). Across its 52-week range of $14.76 to $34.48, LBRT sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.0% ($12.92 to $16.44).

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LBRT — Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 50/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $14.68 (-13.03% 1D, market capitalization $2.75B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.5%, gross margin of 20.9%, operating margin of 1.8%, and free cash flow yield of 21.46%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (11/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.84, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.12x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Energy sector and the Oilfield Services/Equipment industry. Per the market data, its gross margin is 20.9%, operating margin 1.8%, and net margin 3.7%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A) (LBRT) reported $4.01B in annual revenue (up from $4.32B in FY2024, -7.2% YoY) and $147.9M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($4.75B revenue, $556.3M net income) through FY2025, LBRT scaled operating cash flow to $609.6M and free cash flow to $609.6M, backed by $3.56B in total assets against $241.5M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 50/100): Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 21.46% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $14.76 – $34.48 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 19.2x trailing P/E and 42.0x EV/EBITDA against 1.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Oilfield Services/Equipment (Energy), LBRT carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 20.9%.

Key Question #1: Can LBRT sustain or expand its 1.8% operating margin and 2.5% ROIC against Oilfield Services/Equipment peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $4.01B and free cash flow of $609.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $241.5M in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is LBRT's 17.9x forward P/E multiple to Energy capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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LBRT Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $14.68?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON LBRT 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $19.92 (+18.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

A 21.46% FCF yield and $609.6M of FY 2025 free cash flow point to strong cash generation relative to the $2.84B market cap.

Here is why I am bullish on LBRT here at $16.88: A 21.46% FCF yield and $609.6M of FY 2025 free cash flow point to strong cash generation relative to the $2.84B market cap.. Compare LBRT's 1.8% operating margin and 2.5% ROIC against the rest of Oilfield Services/Equipment. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $16.04 are getting bought.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

@RiskArb_Desk Shorting a 5/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $16.88 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Energy.

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Spot @ $16.88

Operating income fell from $760.6M in FY 2023 to $72.7M in FY 2025 while ROIC sits at 2.5%, and institutional flow scores only 6 of 20.

Operating income fell from $760.6M in FY 2023 to $72.7M in FY 2025 while ROIC sits at 2.5%, and institutional flow scores only 6 of 20.. Look at the math on LBRT: paying 19.2x trailing P/E for 2.5% ROIC and 1.8% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Oilfield Services/Equipment demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $14.85 before getting long.